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How do I Take Screenshots in Ubuntu Linux?

October 26, 2019 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments

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I’ve been running Ubuntu Linux on an old PC and would like to get some screen captures. Is there a way to do that without the command line, and can I get delayed screenshots too?

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How Do I Force a System Update in Ubuntu Linux?

October 17, 2019 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments

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I’ve been running Ubuntu Linux for a while and find that it randomly pops up a window with available updates. Just read about a “sudo” vulnerability and want to force an update now. How can i do that??

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Is There a Night Light Mode in Ubuntu Linux?

September 16, 2019 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / 1 Comment

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On my Windows computer at work I have “night light” enabled so that if I’m working late, it warms up the colors and eliminates blue light. Can I do something similar on my Ubuntu Linux system at home?

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How Can I Resize Photos in Ubuntu Linux?

September 2, 2019 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments

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I’m trying to really focus on Ubuntu Linux and have a good sense of how to get most things done. Except I can’t figure out how to resize photos for posting to social media. How can I resize a graphic or photo in Linux?

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Can I Play Minesweeper on my Linux Computer?

August 8, 2019 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments

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The boss insists that we all have Linux computers at work, but when I’m having lunch I miss my daily Minesweeper game. Can I play Minesweeper on a Linux system with Ubuntu Linux?

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